Chronic posttraumatic aneurysm of descending aorta with fistulous communication into pulmonary artery

Journal of Vascular Surgery
Hitoshi Hirose, Lars G Svensson

Abstract

We report an unusual case of presumed posttraumatic chronic proximal descending aneurysm associated with a fistula into the pulmonary artery. Review of the literature showed that a fistula of the descending aorta into the pulmonary artery is uncommon and that only a few patients have survived. This rare entity is best treated with open repair; however, in patients at high risk an endovascular stent graft is an option.

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Sep 29, 2009·The Surgical Clinics of North America·Chris C Cook, Thomas G Gleason
Jul 27, 2007·Thoracic Surgery Clinics·William T BrinkmanJoseph E Bavaria

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